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Ottawa to La Crosse

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Ottawa, Canada → La Crosse, United States of America

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Twelve ways to Travel from Ottawa to La Crosse

Composite routes from Ottawa to La Crosse

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$585.24–$699.74

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,081.42
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,081.42
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.68–$1,017.81

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$368.96
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$394.40
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.23–$1,081.42
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$368.96

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$585.24–$699.74

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$330.79

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dubuque
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$139.95
Train from Chicago Union Station to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$139.95
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$101.78
Train from Port Huron Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$152.67
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$108.14
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Toronto Union Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from London to Sarnia
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$95.42
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06
Bus from Madison to UW
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$82.70
Bus from Rochester to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$45.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to La Crosse?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to La Crosse is to bus which costs $108.70 - $402.17 and takes 28h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to La Crosse?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to La Crosse is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $228.26 - $978.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at La Crosse via Detroit Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at La Crosse via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.

Is there a direct flight between Ottawa and La Crosse?

There are no direct flights between Ottawa and La Crosse. The fastest has 1 change and takes 11h 52m and costs $206.52 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Ottawa to La Crosse?

The distance between Ottawa and La Crosse is 1270 km. The road distance is 1723.6 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to La Crosse without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 28h 17m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to La Crosse?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Ottawa to La Crosse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to La Crosse bus from?

Ottawa to La Crosse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to La Crosse train from?

Ottawa to La Crosse train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to La Crosse?

The best way to get from Ottawa to La Crosse is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $228.26 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $434.78 and takes 22h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $402.17 and takes 28h 17m.

Where does the Ottawa to La Crosse bus arrive?

Ottawa to La Crosse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and La Crosse?

La Crosse is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 22:45 in Ottawa and 21:45 in La Crosse.

Where does the Ottawa to La Crosse train arrive?

Ottawa to La Crosse train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to La Crosse?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to La Crosse is 1724 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Ottawa to La Crosse.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottawa to La Crosse?

Book your Ottawa to La Crosse train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near La Crosse?

There are 45+ hotels available in La Crosse. Prices start at $40.47 per night.
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